Protective Services Officers (PSOs) have arrested two men allegedly breaking into cars at Seaford Railway Station yesterday.
Officers responded to reports of men attempting to break into parked vehicles off Railway Parade about 1.50pm.
Upon arriving, officers spotted the two men who fled the area.
A 26-year-old Frankston man who fled on foot had no hope against the PSO, who put his recent marathon training to good use and chased the man down, taking him safely into custody.
He was subsequently searched and found to be carrying small amount of suspected cannabis and methamphetamine, a knife, pickaxe and several car keys.
A 26-year-old Footscray man fled into a nearby creek, swimming across and hiding in a nearby car park toilet block, before he was located and arrested.
A subsequent search of the man allegedly uncovered several sim cards as well as an onboard diagnostics device, which is used to electronically start vehicles.
Both men have been released and are expected to be charged on summons.
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/you-can-swim-you-cant-hide-psos-seaford